More ESPN MVP Douchebaggery
Hey all, it's been a long time since I've been able to access the full site. I'm in the process of moving from Dallas to a much more depressing part of Texas(Wacky Waco), and wrapping up my business here in DFW. My BlackBerry is my sole link to the connected world and StampedeBlue, which I have been reading religiously.
Before I get on my soapbox, let me give some major props to BBS, shake, mgrex03, Jake, and all the long time posters - as well as the newcomers - for making Stampede Blue the best place to go for Colts news and insight. I would feel cold and alone without it.
Now that that is out of the way, can we smack down the "Worldwide Leader" once again? As I said, my Blackberry is my link to the world and therefore I have am forced to visit mobile versions of most sites, including ESPN. On the top of the home page, they have a link to an MVP poll. Naturally, I was willing to take a few minutes out of day to put a vote in for my boy Peyton to counteract all the Kurt Warner stupidity going on. But, to my disgust this is the complete list of choices:
James Harrison, Steelers
Eli Manning, Giants
Adrian Peterson, Vikings
Michael Turner, Falcons
Kurt Warner, Cardinals
Seriously? First off, a defensive player has not won the award since Lawrence Taylor(am I right here?), and Lawrence Taylor James Harrison is not. The real LT was a singular force and forever changed his position and the entire defensive game. Eli is only completing 60% of his passes with a 2:1 TD-INT ratio and is merely managing the game. Without his No. 1 target and Brandon Jacobs to smash into defenses, he is vulnerable. Adrian Peterson is a legitimate star, though play-by-play is very inconsistent - but his team rides his legs into the playoffs if they make it. Michael Turner is similar to AP, but he is one part of a balanced attack, not a game-changer. I think BBS has covered enough ground on why noone should be still talking about Kurt Warner and the MVP.
But my biggest gripe is, HOW IS PEYTON NOT EVEN ON THE LIST? Our receiver play has not been incredible this year, Dallas has not been as productive as usual, the O-line is a shambles, and we have the 31st ranked rushing attack, yet Peyton has found a way to pull this team from 3-4 to win 7 straight while playing brilliant football. And he isn't even mentioned by these schmucks. How does this organization still have any credibility left?
Anyway, do you think that the ESPN writers that do have an MVP vote are actually using this as their short list? Because if so, this might be one of the most controversial - and meaningless - MVP selections in the history of the award.
So, give me your thoughts. I might not be able to reply, but I will keep reading. And BBS, tell Tre to get mobile comment posting up and running!
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.
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I will look into it, b47!
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by BigBlueShoe on Dec 16, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I tried to vote on that last week and got upset by it
by psvirsky on Dec 16, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ahh ESPN
the Enormously Stupid Polling Network, the Entirely Shite Production Network. Well you know, something along those lines. It makes life a lot easier if you just don’t log on to their site, it will bring you no joy, ever.
by scottishcoltsfan on Dec 16, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i dont mind logging onto the site
but i do my best to stay away from sportscenter…
by zkmavz on Dec 16, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
Yeah Sportscenter is a train wreck nowadays. I remember in high school, the little “duh nuh nuh, nuh nuh nuh” theme was considered cool.
Anyway, from one D-town based Colts fan to the next, what do you think of the local “Mouse-eared” ESPN Radio? Do you listen to Galloway or Michael Irvin? Or do you listen to the Ticket? Or neither? Not much love for the Speed Blue and White around these parts either way, that’s for sure.
I also blog at Speed Blue Nation
by Bullard47 on Dec 16, 2008 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i am a ticket guy
listen to the ticket online all day at work… and when driving… ill flip over to the fan 105.3 when the ticket is on commercials or if mickey spagnola is on… i try to stay away from galloway
mike rhyner on the ticket has always given the colts a little love… he said peyton is the mvp during their “ware for mvppossibly” talk yesterday.. .corby was ripping the colts early this year when they were losing… i sent him an email basically telling him that they would bounce back and the window isnt over… he never replied… bastard
what about you… you flipped over to the fan yet? ben and skin are pretty good…
by zkmavz on Dec 17, 2008 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i live within walking distance of jerry world as well
you in arlington also?
by zkmavz on Dec 17, 2008 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh just read youre moving to waco
i went to school there… give it a chance… it’s a good place… and go to Vitek’s and get a gut pack… you can thank me later
by zkmavz on Dec 17, 2008 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Viteks?
My wife is from the Waco area(Lorena) and I’ve never heard her talk about it, but I am happy about living 5 minutes away from Rudy’s.
I also blog at Speed Blue Nation
by Bullard47 on Dec 17, 2008 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I live on Green Oaks and Collins. You ever go to the Chilis on Collins and 30? There is a chick there named Kristin that is a huge Colts fan, she bartends on Mondays and she is hella cool. My wife used to work with her.
I also blog at Speed Blue Nation
by Bullard47 on Dec 17, 2008 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ive been to the chilis
havnt met the bartender… i live right by UTA… when you moving to waco?
by zkmavz on Dec 17, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what are your plans
for the thursday night game?
by zkmavz on Dec 17, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Plans
Nothing. Thought about running up to Swamp Daddy’s(Lincoln Square), which is our old stomping grounds. But I’d be open if you’d like to watch the game. Oh, and we’re moving at the end of December. Figures that I meet a Colts fan in Arlington right before I move :-(.
I also blog at Speed Blue Nation
by Bullard47 on Dec 17, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
swamps daddys is good
$1.50 schooners… how can you not like that… i got your email off your link to speed blue nation.. .gonan email ya
by zkmavz on Dec 17, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not biased
But I absolutely refuse to listen to the inane rantings of Irving and Kiley. What a pair of douche-tards. For those not in DFW, Michael “Cocaine is a hell of a drug” Irving has a show on the local ESPN Radio station 103.3 and his host is former NFL Europe practice squad player Kevin Kiley, and they spend about 80 percent of the show looking up the meaning of every third word they say in a dictionary and argue about its interpretation. Idiots.
I like Galloway strictly for entertainment, not sports analysis. I like Galloway’s old time attitude, but hate his old school Cowboys homerism(He puts Meredith on the same level as Unitas). But I split my driving time between ESPN and the Ticket. The Ticket just seems disorganized and it would piss me off when they would have that guy from The Shield on all the time. They also don’t seem to watch many games themselves, but are a little less sensational news story driven than ESPN.
I haven’t even heard the new The Fan station. Maybe I’ll check them out on my way home from work.
I also blog at Speed Blue Nation
by Bullard47 on Dec 17, 2008 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
D Ware should be MVP...end of story
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Dec 17, 2008 8:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
which is fine to believe and a legitimate claim
but to not have Peyton in the conversation is idiotic
Let's go Colts!
by AJforAZ on Dec 17, 2008 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys fans are drinking again
So anyhow, even Florio is saying Manning is the MVP, thats how douchey ESPN is.
by Nideak on Dec 17, 2008 9:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs






















